Category Archives: Agriculture
Potato wart detected in third field in Prince Edward Island: food inspection agency
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected the presence of potato wart in a third field in Prince Edward Island. The agency issued a statement Tuesday saying the fungus was detected in a field near two other farms where
Governments announce $228-million agriculture recovery fund after B.C. floods
VICTORIA — Agricultural producers affected by devastating flooding in British Columbia last November can apply for recovery funds through a $228-million package announced Monday by the provincial and federal governments. The total losses for the agricu...
CFIA canned potato review irritates farmers and shows depths of government secrecy
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to know what people think about the size of canned, cubed, white potatoes — but if you want to know exactly who asked for the change or why this is a priority
Prince Edward Island to put up $12.2 million for potato diversion, destruction
CHARLOTTETOWN — More details about funding for potato growers on Prince Edward Island, including $12.2 million from the provincial government, have been released amid the ongoing export ban to the United States. Officials announced late Tuesday the cos...
B.C. disasters, extreme weather underscore need for climate-resilient agriculture
VANCOUVER — Wildfires, sweltering heat and extensive flooding in British Columbia last year have underscored the importance of strengthening the agricultural sector's resilience to the effects of climate change and extreme weather, experts say. "We sho...
B.C. flood victims eligible for support navigating recovery funding beginning Feb. 1
VICTORIA — Residents in British Columbia who were affected by flooding will be eligible next month for personalized support to help navigate the recovery process and available funding programs. The B.C. government says in a news release that beginning...
Federal decision on fish farms prompts closure of B.C. processing plant: company
SURREY, B.C. — One of the largest farmed salmon producers operating in B.C. says it's permanently closing its processing plant in Surrey, B.C., because of a federal government decision to phase out some fish farms. Mowi Canada West says in a
‘Big win’: Renewable diesel, canola-crushing plant to be built in Regina
REGINA — Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says a new renewable diesel fuel and canola-crushing plant will be part of its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The oil-production business announced Monday that the estimated $2-billion Integrated Agricult...
Both sides claim victory after ruling sides with U.S. over Canadian dairy quotas
WASHINGTON — Dairy industry advocates and trade officials in the United States celebrated a rare win over Canada on Tuesday after a panel of arbitrators agreed that America's northern neighbour is denying U.S. producers their fair share of access to
High pathogenic Avian Influenza on N.L. exhibition farm, area under quarantine: CFIA
Canada's food safety watchdog says it has confirmed cases of high pathogenic Avian Influenza at an exhibition farm in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a release Wednesday that the farm on the Avalon Peninsula does ...